Eng. Jairus Serede

Professional Engineer, Water Resources & PPP Expert.

[CPA Ephantus Kimotho C.B.S - PS Irrigation @EphantusKim]

Today, I had the honour of joining His Excellency President Dr. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, CGH, during the development tour of Griftu in Wajir West Constituency, Wajir County.

The visit comes ahead of the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations, which will be hosted in Wajir County, underscoring the Government's commitment to accelerating development and improving livelihoods in Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs).

As part of the tour, I inspected the Griftu Water Pan Project and visited Tusmo Farm to assess the progress and impact of ongoing irrigation and land reclamation interventions being implemented by the State Department for Irrigation under a Presidential Directive.

The Griftu Water Pan Project is a flagship intervention under the Department of Land Reclamation and Climate Resilience aimed at enhancing water availability for agricultural and livestock production in the region. Covering approximately 5,000 acres, the project comprises a series of water pans with a combined storage capacity of 750,000 cubic metres, providing a reliable source of water for irrigation, livestock watering, and pasture development.

Upon full operationalization, the project is projected to generate approximately KSh 288 million annually from agricultural and livestock-related economic activities. The initiative will directly benefit about 250 households while indirectly supporting more than 700 additional households through increased agricultural productivity, employment opportunities, and expanded agribusiness activities.

The Griftu Feedlot Project is strategically designed to strengthen the livestock value chain by supporting feedlot development and ensuring a sustainable water supply for livestock production. By improving access to water, the project will contribute significantly to increased red meat production, enhanced pasture establishment, and improved livestock health and productivity.

In addition, the intervention is expected to bolster food and nutrition security through increased household incomes and diversified agricultural production. The project will also stimulate local economic growth by creating employment opportunities, supporting small-scale enterprises, and attracting investment in agriculture and livestock-related enterprises.

Importantly, the Griftu Water Pan Project forms part of the Government's broader agenda of building climate resilience in drought-prone areas. Through improved water harvesting and storage infrastructure, the project will reduce vulnerability to recurrent droughts, enhance water security, and support sustainable livelihoods for communities in Wajir County.

The State Department for Irrigation remains committed to implementing transformative irrigation and land reclamation projects that advance food security, economic empowerment, climate resilience, and sustainable development across the country.

I was accompanied by Secretary Administration Mr David Yatich Kipkemei, MBS; Director of Land Reclamation and Climate Resilience, Mr. Thandi Githae; Director of Irrigation Water Management, Mr. Maurice Opondo; and other senior officials from the National and County Governments, alongside key stakeholders.

[National Irrigation Authority @Irrigation_Auth]

In prayer and thanks giving day at Kapsigilai Girls Senior School in Chemilil/ Chemase ward of Tinderet Consistuency, Nandi County.
The school falls within the Chemase Irrigation Project area where the CEO conducted compressive site inspection and community engagement yesterday.

[National Irrigation Authority @Irrigation_Auth]

Today, the CEO of the National Irrigation Authority (NIA), Eng. Charles Muasya accompanied by other members of staff from Head Office and the Central & Lower Rift Valley Region joined the Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service Mr. Felix Koskei

[Eng. Jairus Serede @serede_jay]

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[Eng. Jairus Serede @serede_jay]

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[Eng. Jairus Serede @serede_jay]

Happy Labour Day friends.

[Eng. Jairus Serede @serede_jay]

Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim brothers and sisters.
Happy Eid Al-Adha 2026

[Eng. Jairus Serede @serede_jay]

Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim brothers and sisters.
Happy Eid Al-Adha 2026

[National Irrigation Authority @Irrigation_Auth]

Today, the CEO of the National Irrigation Authority (NIA), Eng. Charles Muasya, MBS, together with other senior officials, hosted a high-level Namibian Delegation from the National Agronomic Board of Namibia at the Authority’s headquarters.

[Eng. Jairus Serede @serede_jay]

Happy Labour Day friends.

[Eng. Jairus Serede @serede_jay]

I showed up and Oloolua Forest delivered beyond expectation.
There’s something powerful about keeping a promise not just to people, but to nature. The fresh air, the calm, the life all around it reminds you why these spaces matter.Let’s not stop here. Let’s keep Oloolua Forest

[Eng. Jairus Serede @serede_jay]

25th April is not just another date it’s a call to action.
I’ll be at Oloolua Forest Run 2026. Will you show up for nature?
#RunForOloolua #SaveOurForest

[National Irrigation Authority @Irrigation_Auth]

This is expected to contribute to land restoration through the reclamation of approximately 1,000 acres submerged by the rise of water level in Lake Victoria...

[National Irrigation Authority @Irrigation_Auth]

...while also enhancing food security, improving farmers’ income, increasing water management efficiency, improve infrastructure and access within the scheme and building climate resilience.

[National Irrigation Authority @Irrigation_Auth]

Today, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Irrigation Authority, Eng. Charles Muasya, MBS, alongside other senior managers hosted farmer leaders from West Kano Irrigation Scheme for a consultative meeting on the optimization of the Scheme.

[CPA Ephantus Kimotho C.B.S - PS Irrigation @EphantusKim]

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[Eng. Jairus Serede @serede_jay]

Today, I visited the Ahero and West Kano Irrigation Schemes on behalf of the CEO, Eng. Charles Muasya(NIA) to address emerging disputes and inspect key irrigation infrastructure and ongoing cropping activities. Accompanied by the Western Kenya Schemes Manager, Kennedy Ouma.

[National Irrigation Authority @Irrigation_Auth]

Today, the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) Director of Irrigation Management Services, Eng. Jairus Serede, visited the Ahero and West Kano Irrigation Schemes on behalf of the CEO Eng. Charles Muasya

[National Irrigation Authority @Irrigation_Auth]

Cont…. to address emerging disputes and conduct site inspection on key irrigation infrastructure and ongoing cropping activities.

[National Irrigation Authority @Irrigation_Auth]

Accompanied by the Western Kenya Schemes Manager, Kennedy Ouma, he toured the schemes pumping stations, the drying floor at Ahero Irrigation Scheme and cropped sections in both schemes to assess their performance and water distribution.